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title: SpellingOptions.ArabicStrictAlefHamza Property (Excel)
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- vbaxl10.chm717085
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- Excel.SpellingOptions.ArabicStrictAlefHamza
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# SpellingOptions.ArabicStrictAlefHamza Property (Excel)

Returns or sets whether the spelling checker uses rules regarding Arabic words beginning with an alef hamza. Read/write


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **ArabicStrictAlefHamza**

 _expression_ A variable that represents a **[SpellingOptions](spellingoptions-object-excel.md)** object.


### Return Value

 **Boolean**


## Remarks

 **True** if the spelling checker uses spelling rules regarding Arabic words beginning with an alef hamza; otherwise **False** .


## See also


#### Concepts


[SpellingOptions Object](spellingoptions-object-excel.md)

